Defective Truck Parts

Washington, D.C., Maryland, & Virginia

A defective truck part can be deadly. When defects go undetected, the truck driver can be left unable to control an enormously powerful and heavy vehicle. Whether the defect is a faulty warning light for oncoming drivers or a tire that unexpectedly blows out, the hazards for all on the road can lead to tragic outcomes.

Defects can be the result of poor truck or part maintenance or of parts that are delivered in a defective state. Some companies try to increase profits by using "refurbished" parts salvaged from other trucks. Others "re-tread" tires by removing the tread from an old tire and replacing it with new tread. However, the core structure of an old truck tire is still subject to failure.

If you have been injured because of a defective truck part, you should consult an experienced truck accident attorney immediately.

Defective Truck Equipment

There are many important mechanisms and parts on a commercial truck that can cause an accident if they are defective. These include:

• Poorly designed trailer hitches or safety straps
• Faulty steering equipment
• Underride bar defects that fail to prevent cars from going under the truck
• Defective tie-downs that may allow loads to fall off
• Over- or under-inflated tires that lead to tire blowout accidents

Defective truck parts can result in devastating consequences even when the driver has taken every necessary precaution.

Truck Brake Failure

Brake failure is the most common cause of serious trucking accidents. Air brakes are typically used on large trucks. A truck's brakes can overheat if maintenance has been negligent or neglected. If the temperature of the brake drum rises to dangerous levels, then braking may be impaired. Improperly loaded cargo can also affect how well brakes function.

Determining Responsibility

Product liability cases involving defective truck parts can be very complex and difficult to prove in court. It is important to have an attorney who is experienced in defective truck lawsuits to increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome for your claim. Whether the accident was caused by the manufacturer, designer, trucking company or a combination of parties, fault must be quickly and accurately determined.

Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. will take every necessary step to help you get the full compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can help you take on large trucking companies and product manufacturers.

If you have suffered an injury caused by a defective truck part, please email our Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia personal injury attorneys or call us for a free and confidential consultation.

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